Course summary
Across the dynamic Cert HE Songwriting and Artist Development course, you’ll develop your songwriting and performance skills and start defining your identity as a creative artist, supported every step of the way by ICMP’s expert tutors. This groundbreaking one-year course covers a host of modern genres, from hip-hop, R’n’B, grime and drill to indie, rock and pop. Whether you’re a solo artist, rapper, band frontperson, acoustic singer–songwriter or something else entirely, you’ll be introduced to different aspects of contemporary songwriting, covering a range of styles, themes, genres and writing methods. During the year, you’ll regularly engage with peers on the course’s ‘sister’ programme – the Cert HE Songwriting and Production – as well as ICMP entrepreneurs and musicians across different degrees. As you progress through the year, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of both songwriting and live performance, while learning to analyse your own work and that of your peers through ‘A&R-style’ feedback sessions and small group discussions. You’ll spend your time at ICMP being inspired by the UK's best songwriters, musicians and creative artists – ICMP’s highly successful tutors – who all have extensive careers in both higher education and music. You’ll also be encouraged to take part in regular songwriting and performance events – such as ICMP’s renowned Songwriters’ Circle nights – plus masterclasses and visits from music industry representatives. Upon completion of the Cert HE Songwriting and Artist Development course, you’ll have developed the beginnings of your first professional songwriting portfolio, and will have built the skills and creative flair to confidently showcase your music live. You’ll be more than ready to show off your talents as a writer–performer in the music industry or, if you’d prefer to continue your studies, you can head straight into the second year of ICMP’s BA (Hons) Songwriting and Artist Development or BA (Hons) Songwriting and Production degree to further develop your talents as a vibrant writer–performer.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International students will typically hold a relevant equivalent qualification, please check your qualification with our Admissions team. In addition, you should hold a relevant English language qualification equivalent to CEFR Level B2. Unfortunately ICMP are able unable to sponsor students that require a Student Route Visa to study in the UK for this course.. For more information on the application process contact [email protected].
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £10250 | Year 1 |
International | £15250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
For students to be eligible for SLC funding, they must be studying a designated course. Courses at the ICMP are designated each year by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. We have developed together with valued partners several scholarships and bursaries which supplement our outreach and widening participation activities and enhance access to our courses. Please contact our admissions team for more information.
Provider information
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
ICMP
1B Dyne Road
London
NW6 7XG